Bureaucracy in the government system is crippling the growth of the national economy, highlighted Bahraini businessmen.
They stressed the need to tackle the 'red-tape' at the major ministries and government agencies, which

To continue empowering businesses in Bahrain, Viva is introducing a new range of broadband plans.
The new VIVA Business Broadband Plans offer full access to the kingdom's widest and fastest 4G Network, unlimited data allowance

A one-day workshop titled 'The Power of Focus' delivered by performance coach and author Les Hewitt is to be held next week in Bahrain.
Scheduled for May 19, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel's Bahrain Conference Centre, the

Global insurer Zurich has reaffirmed its commitment to Bahrain's insurance market following concerns that the Swiss insurer was to close its operations in the kingdom.
Zurich is reducing the number of licences it holds in Bahr

A majority of drivers who flout traffic laws in Bahrain are men, according to figures.
Males made up 78.35 per cent of drivers who were at fault, compared with 15.86 per cent women, according to statistics compiled by the General

Bahrain-based private equity firm Investcorp yesterday announced the completion of a dividend recapitalisation of Chicago-based Berlin Packaging, in which it retains a majority stake acquired in 2007.
Proceeds from the new $610 mi

The global financial crisis has provided an opportunity to address the weaknesses in the financial system and to build a platform for development and growth of the insurance industry, said a top banker.
"Regulators all over t

Bahrain should set up an independent organisation to counteract the spread of false information related to the unrest, said a prominent journalist.
Local media are being urged to join forces in a bid to make their voices heard in the inter

Bahrain should set up an independent organisation to counteract the spread of false information related to the unrest, said a prominent journalist.
Local media are being urged to join forces in a bid to make their voices heard in the inter